In this episode, we explore the subtle but important difference between the Italian verbs "parlare" and "dire". While both verbs can be translated as "to speak" or "to say", they have distinct meanings and usage.

Italiano Chiaro Grammatica

Difference between Parlare and Dire

В этом выпуске я расскажу о смешных русских выражениях, которые часто используются в разговорной речи. Они помогут вам лучше понять русский язык и культуру.

Сегодня мы поговорим о фразах, которые описывают сложные ситуации или забавные моменты:

Как сказать, что кто-то слишком много ест или жадничает?
Как объяснить, что вы очень заняты и у вас совсем нет времени?
Что сказать, если у вас большие проблемы и всё идет не так?
Я приведу простые примеры и объясню значение каждой фразы. Будет интересно и весело!

Подписывайтесь на подкаст, чтобы узнать больше забавных идиом и улучшить свой русский язык!

In this episode, I will talk about funny Russian expressions that are often used in everyday conversations. They will help you better understand the Russian language and culture.

Today, we’ll discuss phrases that describe difficult situations or funny moments:

How do you say that someone is eating too much or being greedy?
How do you explain that you are very busy and have no time at all?
What do you say if you’re in big trouble and everything is going wrong?
I’ll give simple examples and explain the meaning of each phrase. It will be fun and interesting!

Subscribe to the podcast to learn more funny idioms and improve your Russian!

Russian with Irina

🔞Забавные идиомы, которые я люблю 18+. Funny Russian Expressions 🔞 

Как вы проводите свои выходные дни?

А поговорить?!

Выходные дни

안녕하세요. Hello~
한국어 듣기 수업 시작해요. Let's start with the Korean listening class.
선생님 읽어요.  I read it.
잘 들으세요. Please listen well.

I posted the sentences on my blog. 
https://blog.naver.com/laramcraft/222900466976
https://youtu.be/KiNqQ18mpQ8

The basics are important.
It is also good to check the basics of 한글 Hangeul before this listening class.
1-1. Korean alphabet - Vowels 모음 - What is Hangeul?
https://youtu.be/0YzhJ9p2lcs
2-1. Korean alphabet - Consonants 자음 -what are the consonants 자음?
https://youtu.be/lckgvQ_vreA
3-1. Korean alphabet - Final Consonants 받침 - What are the final consonants 받침?
https://youtu.be/sLlFmG30fNI

This is a class to listen to Korean conversational sentences.
In this voice recording for listening, 
After reading many sentences in Korean conversations sentences, 
Check out how much you understand the sentences with a voice recording. 
Never look at the sentences when listening to the voice recording. 
And Listen to the sentence repeatedly until you hear it completely. 

You are listening to the Sejong Korean conversation. (세종학당)
There are four books in total. (Korean conversation, 1, 2, 3, 4.)
It consists of 1st and 2nd courses for beginners and 1st and 2nd courses for intermediate.
Each course is conducted in 14 units. (2 grammar - for each unit.) 
This listening class you are taking is Korean Conversation 2. (Beginner 2) 
Please listen carefully.

Korean Listening Class 한국어 문장 듣기 - Korean teacher, Grace

Korean Conversation 2 - Lesson 9. Part 1 -을 때/-ㄹ 때,  Part 2 -을게요/-ㄹ 게요  (Beginner 2)

IELTS Speaking Part 3 Topic: Online Reviews & Customer service. Q. 1-3

1. What kinds of things do people write online reviews about in your country?
2. Why do some people write online reviews?
3. Do you think that online reviews are good for both shoppers and companies?

Send me a message if you'd like private consultation about your spoken English performance so we can establish ways to help you develop for your future ( career development, job interview, going abroad ).

See you in my classes.


IELTS-SPEAKING 8-9 BAND IS POSSIBLE. DAILY SPEAKING PRACTICE PART 1,2 & 3. Listen daily.

IELTS Speaking Part 3 Topic: Online Reviews & Customer service. Q. 1-3

This episode gives students of English some advice about how to answer a common question type from Part 3 of the IELTS speaking test. Students will listen to some structures and phrases that will help them to compare the past and the present (in this case, relating to their hometown).

Please send me your own answers to this question, and I'll give you some advice about how to improve.

IELTS-style speaking questions

IELTS Part 3: "How has your hometown changed in the last 20 years?"

In Episode 69, we explore the internal power of solo language learners and how deep peace, not pressure, builds fluency. Drawing from psychological frameworks like Self-Determination Theory, we see how autonomy and self-knowledge fuel motivation. For learners struggling with fear, guilt, or overwhelm, this episode offers tools like expressive writing, emotional labeling, and mindfulness-based focus techniques, all backed by neuroscience and cognitive psychology.

The key insight? You don’t have to fight your feelings.
You just have to work with them, gently and honestly.
Even in solitude, you are never truly alone—because your resilience, insight, and ability to adapt walk the path with you.



💃🏻111 Tips for Learning a Language 

Tip 69 - Be the Silent Warrior to Forge Your Own Path in Language Learning

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D9QPb-cp_KanaDfzWEhL77g96PeBnbR-/view?usp=drivesdk

Teacher Joseph's Podcast

Checking your Joy Level (with transcript)

In this video, I help English learners improve their listening and vocabulary by reading and explaining a BBC News story about the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2025 and the Edinburgh International Festival 2025.

📍 These world-famous arts festivals are held in Scotland’s capital, Edinburgh, every August. From comedy and theatre to classical music and dance, they bring artists and performers from all over the world.

🎧 What you’ll learn in this video:
• Real English from the news
• British pronunciation and vocabulary
• Insight into Scottish culture and events

📰 Based on a real BBC News story – perfect for intermediate and upper-intermediate learners.

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Related links:
BBC News original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gz344xxzro
Official Fringe website: https://www.edfringe.com
Edinburgh International Festival: https://www.eif.co.uk

Hashtags: #EdinburghFringe #LearnEnglishWithNews #EdinburghFestival2025 #EnglishListeningPractice #BBCNewsEnglish #ScottishCulture #FringeFestival #InternationalFestival #ESL #EnglishTeacher

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